Michelle Randolph, who plays Ainsley on Paramount+’s Landman, has opened up about the now-viral scene featuring an awkward and bold exchange between her character and Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy. The uncomfortable yet candid conversation centers around Ainsley’s relationship with her boyfriend, played by Drake Rodger, and includes a shocking revelation about their “rule.”
The moment caught viewers’ attention for its unfiltered dialogue. Ainsley’s response to her father’s question about being careful—”As long as he never comes in me, he can come anywhere on me”—left audiences stunned and sparked widespread discussion on social media.
In an interview with TheWrap, Michelle described the challenge of delivering the line. “How am I going to say this with a straight face, looking into Billy’s eyes?” she recalled thinking. To manage the scene, she fully embraced the character of Ainsley, emphasizing, “As Michelle, I will never be saying that to my father. Let’s be clear.”
Filming the scene wasn’t without its humorous moments. “There was definitely a point where my face turned bright red and we started laughing, because I just couldn’t help it,” Michelle admitted. She also shared the surreal experience of knowing onlookers might overhear the dialogue out of context. “I just disassociated,” she said about getting through the scene.
The provocative scene exemplifies Landman’s bold storytelling, and fans are already speculating about what could come next in a potential second season. For now, the clip continues to spark conversation about the show’s daring approach.
